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Apr 4, 2011 | 1:15 pm
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You will have to take the Airtrain... and then hoof it to your C gate which may or may not be close. It's going to be dicey..where are you connecting to?
Apr 4, 2011 | 1:17 pm
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really depends of the actual gates but 15+ minutes would be average. If you caught the train just right and the gates are close maybe 10 mins.
Apr 4, 2011 | 1:20 pm
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According to flight status you should depart at 3:43 and arrive at 4:42..which gives you plenty of time... unless you've been given other info on ATC delays.
I'm going to assume you're on IAD-LAX departing at 5:25... it's at gate C8.. not too far from the train station. I'd say as long as you arrive at IAD and are able to retrieve your gate checked carryon (if any) by 5:05 you should be able to make it. Any later and you're pushing it.
I'm going to assume you're on IAD-LAX departing at 5:25... it's at gate C8.. not too far from the train station. I'd say as long as you arrive at IAD and are able to retrieve your gate checked carryon (if any) by 5:05 you should be able to make it. Any later and you're pushing it.
Apr 4, 2011 | 1:22 pm
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The good news is... even if you miss your flight to LAX there is another one at 7:05pm getting in at 9:50pm..and there is availability. No matter what you should be able to make it tonight.
Apr 4, 2011 | 1:25 pm
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No way we're leaving at 3:43, FlightAware still shows the inbound 10 miles out of PHL. Still have to park, offload, and load.
And regarding the later flight, while yes that's "good" news, I'm currently booked in C on the 777 at 5:15, no F avail on the next one. (I know, I'm picky now!)
And regarding the later flight, while yes that's "good" news, I'm currently booked in C on the 777 at 5:15, no F avail on the next one. (I know, I'm picky now!)
Apr 4, 2011 | 1:29 pm
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Apr 4, 2011 | 1:49 pm
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Don't forget the suggestion to run on both ends of that trip! When the airtrain gets to C, you still have a 5-7 minute hike to get into the terminal itself ... lower C gates are to the right, higher C gates and the D gates to the left.
Good luck, it is going to be tight! (Hope your entire itinerary is on one PNR)
Good luck, it is going to be tight! (Hope your entire itinerary is on one PNR)
Apr 4, 2011 | 5:15 pm
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Jul 5, 2011 | 11:20 am
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I'm a bit confused on how to quickly make it from D2 to A6 in a couple of days. Is it better to walk to the C terminal and grab the train, or take the shuttle from the D gates over to A gates? Assuming I arrive on time, I will have a 50 minute connection.
Jul 5, 2011 | 2:06 pm
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That is tough and could go either way. I would only go for the train, if you like to walk, walk fast and the concourse isn't crowded. Otherwise, I'd head for the a shuttle as the most direct connection point. Note that the buggy docks right next to the gates you need, whereas the train requires a bit more of a walk in the a terminal, as well